Local elections: More women starting to make a mark in a political system ultimately ‘designed primarily for men by men’
‘I just feel women aren’t being represented’: Record number of female candidates contesting local electionsWalsh, who has been involved with the Labour Party for most of her life and is particularly interested in community development, says it was “always in the back of my mind” to contest an election.
“Women are breaking through but issues remain such as confidence in the public realm, childcare reasons as well the political culture and candidate selection . . . All parties are trying to incorporate and introduce more women into politics but it does take time,” Sheehan adds. Social Democrats candidate Ann Bambury , from Bandon, Co Cork, describes contesting an election for the first time as “very daunting”.
“Going back to college was the catalyst for and encouraged me to pursue politics,” she says. “I’ve always had an interest since I was younger. I was always aware of Mary Harney growing up, Mary McAleese, Mary Robinson, the women in particular . . . I just felt our community wasn’t being represented at the moment.
Amy Farrell: a first-time candidate for Sinn Féin in Dublin City Council's Cabra/Glasnevin ward. Photograph: Alan Betson
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